Mixtures & Alligation · Question 17 · Easy
In what ratio must a grocer mix salt costing ₹10 per kg with salt costing ₹16 per kg to get a mixture worth ₹14 per kg?
- 2 : 1
- 1 : 2
- 2 : 3
- 3 : 2
Answer and explanation
Answer: B. 1 : 2
Explanation: By alligation, cheaper : dearer = (16 − 14) : (14 − 10) = 2 : 4 = 1 : 2.
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